Mansfield House

Jewett Street, an Indian trail, is the location of the Mansfield House,
named after Reverend Richard Mansfield. He lived from 1724 to 1820 and served for 72
years, a period marking the longest rectorship recorded in the United States.

Mansfield's tenure was not without controversy as he was an outspoken Tory
supporter at the time of the American Revolution. When a pro-British letter that he had
written to British authorities in New York fell into the hands of patriots, he had to flee
for his life to Long Island in 1775. He believed that the colonists should remain loyal
subjects of the King of England.

While he was away, both his wife Anna, and their infant daughter died
while living in the Episcopal Glebe House Rectory.